"This is a main fundraiser for our church. Without this, our church probably wouldn't survive. We have so many different areas of the church from our youth group, to food pantry, to just administrative to keep this building running," said Angelique Flack, Office Administrator for Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

The meal and silent auction run till 7 p.m. tonight, but you can also catch this event tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 4, from noon to 5 p.m. Meals can also be delivered or picked up by calling 417-673-2044.

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Steve Richards is the owner of Steve's Trading Post, a gun shop that's been around for the past 35 years. "We'll probably sell about 300 guns this holiday season, mostly for hunting and self protection. Personal protection is very popular," said Owner, Steve Richards. Since Missouri adopted a new medical marijuana law, though, there may be fewer people eligible to buy a gun this year. "We have heard from our compliance people and they have made it very clear th...More >>

Steve Richards is the owner of Steve's Trading Post, a gun shop that's been around for the past 35 years. "We'll probably sell about 300 guns this holiday season, mostly for hunting and self protection. Personal protection is very popular," said Owner, Steve Richards. Since Missouri adopted a new medical marijuana law, though, there may be fewer people eligible to buy a gun this year. "We have heard from our compliance people and they have made it very clear th...More >>

Greg Elliott, like many, looks forward to hunting season and the rewards go beyond the buck he's bringing home. "I enjoy the peacefulness of it, to basically be out there when the sun comes up and the birds starts chirping and everything starts moving. I do enjoy the kill also, but both of them together is pretty peaceful and it's enjoyable," Elliott, a Joplin hunter, explained. Elliott started hunting with a friend about 10 years ago, and since then, it's become ...

Greg Elliott, like many, looks forward to hunting season and the rewards go beyond the buck he's bringing home. "I enjoy the peacefulness of it, to basically be out there when the sun comes up and the birds starts chirping and everything starts moving. I do enjoy the kill also, but both of them together is pretty peaceful and it's enjoyable," Elliott, a Joplin hunter, explained. Elliott started hunting with a friend about 10 years ago, and since then, it's become ...

As people pour in through the doors of Cecil Floyd Elementary, shoppers like Don Manka are spending more freely. "We bought some Christmas gifts and then we've also bought some stuff that we're gonna end up using," said Carterville shopper Don Manka. Manka feels like the economy has improved and people are doing more than just window shopping this year. "I think the stores, I mean craft fairs, we've been to about 4 or 5 this season and they've actually been pre...

As people pour in through the doors of Cecil Floyd Elementary, shoppers like Don Manka are spending more freely. "We bought some Christmas gifts and then we've also bought some stuff that we're gonna end up using," said Carterville shopper Don Manka. Manka feels like the economy has improved and people are doing more than just window shopping this year. "I think the stores, I mean craft fairs, we've been to about 4 or 5 this season and they've actually been pre...

The SEK Humane Society hosts their annual bake sale to benefit their animal shelter. Baked goods ranged from cookies and cupcakes to pies and dog treats. All items are home made and donated by people in the community. Proceeds go towards purchasing needed items for dogs and cats at the animal shelter. "That includes dog food, kitten formula, we'll have toys, the kitty litter. It goes to everything that these dogs need, and right now our shelter is at full capacit...More >>

The SEK Humane Society hosts their annual bake sale to benefit their animal shelter. Baked goods ranged from cookies and cupcakes to pies and dog treats. All items are home made and donated by people in the community. Proceeds go towards purchasing needed items for dogs and cats at the animal shelter. "That includes dog food, kitten formula, we'll have toys, the kitty litter. It goes to everything that these dogs need, and right now our shelter is at full capacit...More >>

This is a big time of year for the Garrett Family Farm as they more than double their turkey production. "Last Thanksgiving we did 20, kind of our first hit at it. This year we did 60. Next year we're hoping you know maybe to increase to the 200 mark," said Brittany Garrett with Garrett Family Farm. The Garrett's produce pasture raised, non-GMO meat, something that's becoming a growing trend as consumers become more interested in their health. "We always l...More >>

This is a big time of year for the Garrett Family Farm as they more than double their turkey production. "Last Thanksgiving we did 20, kind of our first hit at it. This year we did 60. Next year we're hoping you know maybe to increase to the 200 mark," said Brittany Garrett with Garrett Family Farm. The Garrett's produce pasture raised, non-GMO meat, something that's becoming a growing trend as consumers become more interested in their health. "We always l...More >>

It took hours for firefighters to subdue the flames that engulfed the Dallies' home, a frightening experience for one of the survivors. "You can't see, you can't breathe and you know you're just distraught. The only thing you can think of is just get everybody out, get everybody all taken care of and that's all you can do," said Angelica Dallies. This two-story family house belonged to the Dallies and extended relatives for nearly 20 years. "Everybody pretty mu...More >>

It took hours for firefighters to subdue the flames that engulfed the Dallies' home, a frightening experience for one of the survivors. "You can't see, you can't breathe and you know you're just distraught. The only thing you can think of is just get everybody out, get everybody all taken care of and that's all you can do," said Angelica Dallies. This two-story family house belonged to the Dallies and extended relatives for nearly 20 years. "Everybody pretty mu...More >>

JOPLIN HOUSE FIRE 11 people, including five children escaped from an overnight house fire in Joplin. The two-story fire on the corner of South 19th and Seargent erupted into flames around 3 a.m. A total of four trucks worked to put out the flames, but nearly two hours later those flames were still burning strong. One of the family members says they had three space heaters running and the fire may have started from electrical reasons. GARY NODLER HONORED Missouri Southe...More >>

JOPLIN HOUSE FIRE 11 people, including five children escaped from an overnight house fire in Joplin. The two-story fire on the corner of South 19th and Seargent erupted into flames around 3 a.m. A total of four trucks worked to put out the flames, but nearly two hours later those flames were still burning strong. One of the family members says they had three space heaters running and the fire may have started from electrical reasons. GARY NODLER HONORED Missouri Southe...More >>

Area road crews are working around the clock to keep roads safe. Both the Missouri and Kansas Department of Transportation began working on roads before the wintry weather began. Crews are putting down salt and in some places, a salt and sand mixture. MODOT says this snow is easy to plow, but issues of re-freezing overnight are a concern. "The ground temperatures, they're right there at freezing mark, so that's why everything is kinda building slush. It's making ...More >>

Area road crews are working around the clock to keep roads safe. Both the Missouri and Kansas Department of Transportation began working on roads before the wintry weather began. Crews are putting down salt and in some places, a salt and sand mixture. MODOT says this snow is easy to plow, but issues of re-freezing overnight are a concern. "The ground temperatures, they're right there at freezing mark, so that's why everything is kinda building slush. It's making ...More >>

As Cal Denison runs his fingers over the chords of his once-lost 72' Gretsch Tennessean guitar, he can't help but marvel at all that its been through. "The kids would sit on my lap and play it when they were little, and I played it with different bands and stuff and some of those people aren't around anymore. There's just so many things tied to that guitar, so many memories. It's hard to describe," said Denison. His parents bought him the guitar for his 17th birthday, ...More >>

As Cal Denison runs his fingers over the chords of his once-lost 72' Gretsch Tennessean guitar, he can't help but marvel at all that its been through. "The kids would sit on my lap and play it when they were little, and I played it with different bands and stuff and some of those people aren't around anymore. There's just so many things tied to that guitar, so many memories. It's hard to describe," said Denison. His parents bought him the guitar for his 17th birthday, ...More >>

Air Force veteran Larry Stevicks found his calling as Commander for Fort Scott VFW Post 1165 because he knows personally how important it is to provide an opportunity for those who serve to vent abut their experience in war. "I'm a combat veteran. I was in Udorn, Thailand for about 13 months and it just, certain things that come about that are important for them to know, and so by having a place for them to go to to air themselves a little bit without it going ...More >>

Air Force veteran Larry Stevicks found his calling as Commander for Fort Scott VFW Post 1165 because he knows personally how important it is to provide an opportunity for those who serve to vent abut their experience in war. "I'm a combat veteran. I was in Udorn, Thailand for about 13 months and it just, certain things that come about that are important for them to know, and so by having a place for them to go to to air themselves a little bit without it going ...More >>